Welcome to Living Lerwick Ltd

Our Principal Aim - To work together to create a more vibrant, viable and sustainable town centre for Lerwick

Lerwick Town Centre is designated as a Business Improvement District (BID) from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2021. Living Lerwick Ltd, a company directed by business owners/managers in the area, will manage the delivery of the projects devised to improve the area. Further details on the projects are within the Business Plan.

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Small Town, Big Heart

The priorities identified by businesses are our objectives. These are:

To increase the footfall in the town centre through large and small events - More Footfall
To increase promotion of Lerwick town centre and particularly its businesses - More Marketing
To lobby local and national government for a workable solution to parking control so that our customers can access our premises easily - More informed decisions making on access
To provide more seating, an annual flower scheme and Christmas lights and work with others towards physical improvements, making Lerwick town centre a nicer place to be - More Attractive
To provide more business information, networking opportunities, advocacy on issues facing businesses and encourage inter-business working - More Business Support

Upcoming Events

Town Centre Heart Hunt

9-24 Feb 2019

Hunt the hearts in town centre window's over Valentine's week.Collect all the numbers and pick up a tasty treat from Shetland Fudge Company which you're bound to Love!

Category: Window Trail Competitions

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Bath Bomb Workshop at Love from Shetland 16th Feb and 23rd Feb

16-23 Feb 2019

Join the team at Love from Shetland to learn about how to make your favourite bath bomb! A fun event for all ages. 16th Feb and 23rd Feb currently have slots but please call the shop for an update on time slots still available.01595 692355 Highlights info row image www.lovefromshetland.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/lovefromshetland/

Category: Business Events

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Read and Paint-Monkey Business at Aa Firedup

1 Mar 2019 11:00am - 2:30pm

Read and paint event at Aa Firedup. Great fun for little ones, come and listen to our story and have fun turning your little ones prints into keepsakes.

Category: Business Events

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Fashion show on 21st March to raise funds for the athletics club at M & Co

21 Mar 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm

M & Co have a fashion show on 21st March. Come along and see what is new and fashionable.

Category: Business Events

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Latest News

LHD Custom Clothing win Best Up Helly Aa Window

February 10th 2019

The recently opened LHD Custom Clothing shop in Charlotte Place received the 2019 prize for the best Up Helly Aa window display in Lerwick town centre last week.

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Tooth and Nail Barber Surgeons

January 31st 2019

The new Barbers in town. Traditional barbers with a cool vibe, pop in for a hair cut, beard trim, hot shave or just a good old chat. Everyone is welcome at Tooth and Nail Barbers.

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